The Midnight Hour

His hand lay on the window pane
gazing out at the midnight rain
his pensive stare and memories
of a time on an isle of darkened seas
he knew her then , her olive skin
out from the rain to rest at an inn
they had food and wine and spoke of schemes
then walked into darkness to pursue their dreams
and they shared it in the moonlight
with the stars shining bright 
her black tresses curled and unfurled
as they lay on the beach
to sink into sleep
with their arms within reach
he woke up alone
she was no where in sight
he sought her out in the course of the night
his watch ticked off the midnight hour
his feelings spent as all went sour
she was never found and he recalled
that the mystery of  Midnight 
took his love away
perchance  a time will come someday
that Midnight will be a talisman
and he will see his love again

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Sergi Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 7:56 PM
Thanks lyric man I enjoyed writing it
Sergi Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 7:54 PM
Thanks Lyric man You could say it really happened
Sergi Avatar
July 13, 2015 at 9:44 AM
Thank you, SKAT
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July 13, 2015 at 12:51 AM
RALPH, Congratulations on having your poem featured this coming week. **SKAT**
Nance Avatar
June 30, 2014 at 8:44 AM
Great poem and grats on your win ;)
Sergi Avatar
June 30, 2014 at 8:47 AM
Hi Casarah: Thank you for your comment
Gorelick Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 9:20 PM
Dang! ..What a sad story...what a nice win! CONGRATS. BG
Sergi Avatar
June 30, 2014 at 8:54 AM
Hi Barbara: I enjoy writing love story poems.
Deschler Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 6:30 PM
Your poem was very unique in it's mysteriousness. This was a beautiful write, Ralph, and so romantic! Congratulations on your win!
Sergi Avatar
June 30, 2014 at 8:50 AM
Hi Kelly: Thank you very much. That was what I was trying to convey
Vaso Avatar
June 14, 2014 at 7:36 PM
This is a beautiful poem, great write!
Sergi Avatar
June 13, 2014 at 8:11 AM
Hi Jan: Thank you for your comment and good wishes.
Allison Avatar
June 12, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Stunningly beautiful! good luck in the contest Hugs Jan xxxx
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